When was it published?

August 2, 1776 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News August 2, 1776

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Troop Retreat, Crown Point, English Advance, Armed Vessels, Three Rivers Battle

Williamsburg, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Reports from Canada: After Battle of Three Rivers, American troops retreated to unhealthy Isle de Noix, then to Crown Point for fort repairs. British reached St. John's to build boats for lake crossing; Americans have armed schooner and vessels to block them.

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By accounts from Canada, we learn that our troops, a few days after the battle at Three Rivers, retreated to the Isle de Noix; but finding that an extreme unhealthy place, were obliged to retire to Crown Point, where they are repairing that old fortification. That the English had got to St. John's, where they would have to build boats before they could cross the lakes; and that we had a schooner of six carriage guns, and four other armed vessels, with which it is hoped the English will be prevented crossing the lake.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military

What keywords are associated?

Troop Retreat Crown Point English Advance Armed Vessels Three Rivers Battle

Where did it happen?

Canada

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Canada

Event Date

A Few Days After The Battle At Three Rivers

Outcome

troops retreated to isle de noix then to crown point due to unhealthiness; repairing fortification there. english reached st. john's to build boats for crossing lakes. american schooner and armed vessels hoped to prevent english crossing.

Event Details

Our troops retreated to Isle de Noix after battle at Three Rivers but retired to Crown Point due to unhealthiness and are repairing the old fortification. English got to St. John's where they must build boats to cross lakes. We have a schooner of six carriage guns and four other armed vessels to prevent English crossing the lake.